Painstakingly assembled from parts all over the world. Handlebars, stem, and wheels are temporarily transferred over from a steel fixed gear bicycle, that is currently being re-purposed as a fixed gear tourer.
Frame:
Planet X Pro Carbon Track XS
Fork/Headset:
Planet X Stealth Pro Carbon TT Fork/FSA Orbit CE
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Miche Primato Advanced 165mm/Miche Primato Track BB 107mm
Pedals:
Shimano R540
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Airwalk 15T/Miche Primato Advanced 48T/KMC Z510HX
Saddle/Seatpost:
Prologo Scratch Pro Hard Black/Planet X Pro Carbon Aero
Brakes:
Tektro RL720 Lever, Shimano Tiagra Front Brake w/ Shimano Tiagra Brake Pad
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Ambrosio Pista 28mm/Ambrosio Pista/Continental SuperSport Plus 700X25C
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Ambrosio Pista 28mm/Ambrosio Pista/Continental SuperSport Plus 700X25C
Accessories:
Fibre Flare Red Long/Cateye EL-135/Deda Bar Tape
Added by Snikrs. Last updated about 12 years ago.
22 Comments
Is there toe overlap?
Posted about 11 years ago
Hi JimJim,
Yes, there's toe overlap. It's a track bike after all, so it's design doesn't exactly take that into consideration.
Posted about 11 years ago
Hi again Snikrs.
I really appreciate your input regarding a PX fixie build.
If toe clearance is a possible issue wouldn't building up the rear wheel with a coaster brake partly resolve the problem? I know its sacreligous to use a coastie brake on such a bike but I really don't have much of a choice. So option 1 would be TT fork/coastie break and option 2) track fork and just the coastie break.
I'm curious to read your opinion.
Thanks a lot.
Posted about 12 years ago
Sorry Dario, I have no experience with a coaster brake, so I'm unable to give any input on it. However, based on whatever knowledge that I have on coaster brakes, I don't see how it would resolve a toe clearance issue with the fork.
According to the Planet X website, the track fork actually has a smaller rake (25mm) as compared to the TT fork (43mm). This would mean that the track fork would have an even bigger toe overlap with the same cranks. I suspect the staff might have got his figures mixed up when you called in the other day.
Cheers.
Posted about 12 years ago
Incredible build, Very nice and clean. Anyway I was thinking of buying one of these and am wondering if these bikes come with brake holes already drilled in them?
Posted about 12 years ago
The frame does not come together with the fork. There is a matching track fork that is made for use with the frame. However, it does not come pre-drilled with a brake hole. I'm using the Stealth Pro TT fork, that comes with a hole drilled for brakes.
Posted about 12 years ago
Awesome build Snikrs. I'm thinking of building a similar Track PX fixie. My only concern is that I must have a front brake. After speaking with a PX rep he informed me that using a road TT fork was not advisable because of the toe clearance. I see that this is the way you went with your set-up. Are you having any issues on the road with your TT fork. Thanks for your response. It will make or break my PX decision. Pressure....
Posted about 12 years ago
Hey Dario, thank you for the compliment. Yes, the fork does cause a bit of an issue with toe clearance, but it isn't a deal breaker for me. I often make sharp turns and U-turns, and it does strike the tip of my shoes sometimes. In my case, the crank length is 165mm on an XS frame. I suspect you may get better clearance with a larger frame size. The PX is an awesome frame, especially if you do races. I use this bike for triathlons.
Posted about 12 years ago
Thanks for the prompt response. I'll be using the bike as a fixie. No tricks. Just simple city riding. Stylistically, I'm thinking of doing a marriage of modern tech and classic retro touches. White frame with tan/brown accessories including wooden handlebars from a local builder in Florence. Anyway, do you still think the PX can do the "city riding" job?
Really appreciate your help.
Posted about 12 years ago
Wow. That sounds like a really beautiful set up.
Honestly, it doesn't have the practicality of a city bike - it's rather fragile compared to steel, but of course, it can still take a punch, and it looks too flashy for a city bike. It's not something that I would leave outside for even a few minutes.
But, if you can get past that, by all means, build it up. It sounds like it's going to be awesome, and I'm sure it will be. Cheers. Glad to be of help!
Posted about 12 years ago
Awesome bike! been wanting to get these for a long time
Posted about 12 years ago
Thanks. You should, especially if you need a great bike for races, etc. I usually train with roadies, and this totally beats my old steel frame at climbing.
Posted about 12 years ago
Ah...Nice Bikes.
it's a lil bit hard to find a picture of Planet X in size XS.
Btw how tall are you??
Posted about 12 years ago
I'm 170. Have a longer inseam than most people my height though, which explains the 80mm stem.
Posted about 12 years ago
stealth bike. ...
Posted about 12 years ago
More or less... Wanted to have light blue bar tape on, but I realised it dirties too easily. I love the colour of your LDG. It's a custom?
Posted about 12 years ago
i have to agree with you about the bartape but that doesnt bother me much because when you ride everyday it wear off faster... thanks for the compliment... nope it is not custom made colour... it is original colour...
Posted about 12 years ago
Photos
Bosch says:
hi did you drill ur fork ?
Posted over 10 years ago